Orrick Public Policy Team Instrumental in Passing Louisiana Fantasy Sports Legislation
| July.20.2020
Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana signed legislation on July 13 clearing the way for legal fantasy sports contests in the state.
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Client Results
BIC Secures Rare ITC General Exclusion Order Blocking Import of Imitation Lighters in Major Trade Dress Infringement Case
| July.15.2020
Siding with an Orrick IP litigation team, the United States International Trade Commission issued a rare General Exclusion Order for BIC.
Orrick Clients Bosch and Foxconn Prevail in Major Patent Litigation
| July.13.2020
Orrick clients Robert Bosch and Foxconn have prevailed in two recent Circuit Court appeals in long-running intellectual property disputes.
Cross-Practice Orrick Team Secures Major Court Win for MEAG in Challenge to Nuclear Power Plant Expansion in Georgia
| June.22.2020
A cross-practice Orrick team secured a significant federal court ruling for long-time client the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (“MEAG”).
U.S. Supreme Court Preserves Protections for Dreamers
| June.18.2020
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today preserving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program supports the positions taken in two ...
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on LGBTQ Protections
| June.16.2020
The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision this week strengthening workplace protections for LGBTQ employees sided with the arguments an Orrick team ...
Orrick Team Files Amicus Brief for Leading American Companies Emphasizing Business Imperative of Diversity and Inclusion in College Admissions
| May.21.2020
Highlighting the importance of fostering a diverse workforce, an Orrick team filed an amicus brief on behalf of major companies supporting Harvard.
Orrick Litigation and Public Policy Team Wins Constitutional Challenge to Washington State Tax on Major Financial Institutions
| May.11.2020
A Washington state court judge has struck down a state tax on large out-of-state financial institutions because it violates interstate commerce ...
Appellate and Employment Team Secures Ruling Overturning $13 Million Verdict Against UCLA
| April.23.2020
A California state appeals court today overturned a $13 million jury verdict against the University of California at Los Angeles involving a former ...
Orrick Pro Bono Team Collaborates on Effort to Force ICE to Protect Immigrant Detainees Against COVID-19
| March.25.2020
In collaboration with civil rights organizations and another law firm, an Orrick pro bono team today joined in an emergency application for a ...
Orrick Team Wins Important Post-Cyan Securities Class Action Jurisdiction Ruling
| March.03.2020
Important ruling preserves the removal of certain Securities Act class actions to federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA).
Insights
FinCEN and Banking Regulators Clarify Due Diligence Requirements for Politically Exposed Persons
by Jeanine P. McGuinness, Matthew Moses, Daniel Nathan, Amy Walsh, Sharon Frase and Ben Dobkin | September.16.2020
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and federal banking regulators recently issued a Joint Statement intended to clarify the due ...
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #13 – A Conversation with Montana Attorney General Tim Fox
| September.03.2020
For our thirteenth episode, Public Policy Podcast host Rob McKenna was joined by Montana Attorney General Tim Fox.
The Solution to Resuming Civil Trials in California During the Pandemic: Agree to Less Jurors
by Robert Shwarts | September.01.2020
In this Law.com article, partner Rob Shwarts calls for the legal system to mobilize behind reducing the number of required jurors for civil trials to ...
Denise Mingrone Advises Companies on Protecting Software IP Against Piracy
by Denise Mingrone | August.31.2020
Partner Denise Mingrone provided a blueprint for protecting software IP against the escalating risk of piracy during the current Covid-19 crisis in ...
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #12 – A Conversation with Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck
| August.26.2020
For our twelfth episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel were joined by Maine Treasurer Henry Beck.
Employer Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Bostock Decision on LGBTQ+ Rights
by Kathryn G. Mantoan, Daniel A. Rubens and Matthew D. LaBrie | August.24.2020
Our team examines how the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Bostock provides important guidance for how employers can and should think about LGBTQ+ ...
The Interplay of Patents and Trade Secrets in Protecting IP
by Catherine Y. Lui | August.24.2020
Often companies are faced with a dilemma in protecting their IP—should the company disclose its IP to the world and seek a patent that will protect ...
On the Docket: A Case for Diversity in the Courtroom
by Warrington Parker, Khai LeQuang and Krystal Anderson | August.06.2020
Our team identifies a number of key areas where a diverse legal system serves justice, including ensuring diverse juries and trial teams.
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #11 – A Conversation with Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden
| July.29.2020
For our eleventh episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel are joined by Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden.
Regulators Offer Insights Into SEC, CFTC, and OSHA Whistleblower Program’s Trends and Priorities
by Mike Delikat, Renee Phillips and Michael Disotell | July.27.2020
On July 13, 2020, three prominent whistleblower law regulators spoke at PLI’s Corporate Whistleblowing in the Coronavirus Era 2020, which was ...
Takeaways from the Second Edition of the DOJ and SEC's FCPA Resource Guide (July 2020)
by Lauren B. Muldoon, Meg Hennessey, Alison Epperson, Lily Becker, Matthew Moses and Anne Murray | July.16.2020
On July 3, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), and the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange ...
Guidance for Tech Companies Navigating International Human Rights Workplace Anti-Discrimination Laws
by Betsy (Colleen) Popken and Kelly D. Newsome | July.13.2020
In this Bloomberg Law article, Betsy Popken and Kelly Newsome explore the international human rights laws that govern anti-discrimination regulation.
Copyright Office’s DMCA Report Raises an Interesting Question: Does a Computer Know What is Fair?
by Denise Mingrone, Robert L. Uriarte and Maria Sokova | July.08.2020
On May 21, 2020, the Copyright Office issued a Report on the DMCA expressing the view that case law applying the DMCA’s safe harbor provision have ...
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #10 – A Conversation with DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie
| July.06.2020
Orrick Senior Strategist Michelle McGann and Associate Jon Mandel sit down with DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie.
How to Avoid a Disaster at the ITC
by Bas de Blank, Michael C. Chow and Tammy Su | July.01.2020
Orrick’s Bas de Blank, Michael Chow and Tammy Su have co-authored an article in Managing IP.
News
Daily Journal Recognizes Lynne Hermle and Randy Luskey Among Top 100 Lawyers in California
| September.16.2020
Congratulations to partners Randy Luskey and Lynne Hermle for being named to the Daily Journal’s annual list of the top 100 lawyers in California.
Jeremy Kudon Featured as “Sports-Betting Field Marshal” for Professional Sports Leagues and Fantasy Sports Industry
| August.27.2020
GamblingCompliance has featured partner Jeremy Kudon in a series for his market-leading work shaping sports betting legislation around the country.
Partner Annette Hurst Featured on Responding to the Covid-19 Crisis, Courtroom Challenges for a Tech Litigator and Finding Relief in VR
| August.10.2020
In the “Trial Recess” interview, Annette told the publication how she’s used her knowledge of tech and science to guide Orrick’s Covid-19 task force ...
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Some of the recognition we have received
5 Fellows
American College of Trial Lawyers
20 ranked litigation practices and 53 ranked litigators
Chambers, 2020
Ranked nationally and globally for FCPA
Chambers, 2020
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The Legal 500 US, 2020
Incident Response 30
Cybersecurity Docket, 2020 and four times
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The National Law Journal, 2020
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Chambers USA, 2019
IP Litigation Department of the Year
The American Lawyer, 2016
Litigation Power Rankings – Top 10
The American Lawyer, 2016
Litigation Department of the Year
The Recorder, 2016 and 2 times